Leigh Valliere Cfre

Leigh Valliere, CFRE, is an experienced fundraising professional currently serving as the Manager of Foundations and Major Giving at CIFAR since May 2020, where responsibilities include leading annual and foundation giving programs and engaging high-level donors. Prior roles include Development Manager at ehm - Evangel Hall Mission, where fundraising revenue increased by 43%, and Manager of Fund Development and Communications at Childhood Cancer Canada, overseeing a successful transition of a large donor database. Additional experience includes working as Fund Development Program Manager at The Goldie Company, providing strategic fundraising support, and owning Outta Site Designs, a project management and communications firm. Leigh's education encompasses a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, a Master of Arts from York University, a Bachelor of Education from Western University, and various fundraising management certifications, with ongoing pursuit of a Non-Profit Leadership for Impact Certificate from the University of Toronto.